Ferny Knowle Farm Sheen Buxton Derbyshire SK17 0ER

Whittaker & Biggs are pleased to offer for sale this excellent country property situated in the Peak District National Park. The farmhouse accommodation comprises three reception rooms, fitted kitchen together with three bedrooms and shower room. The adjoining cottage, which was the original farm house, is suitable as holiday let accommodation or second home and comprises lounge, spacious dining kitchen, utility room and bathroom together with three/four bedrooms and shower room on the first floor. Excellent double garage and gardens. The farm buildings which are in close proximity to the farmhouse offer good accommodation for livestock or storage purposes together with land extending in all to 9.66 acres or thereabouts. Further land available.

Three bedroomed stone built farmhouse Excellent Rural position in the Peak District National Park 3/4 bedroomed cottage adjoining, suitable for holiday or second home accommodation Good range of farm buildings Land 9.66 acres with further land available

Offers in Region of £695,000

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These particulars are believed to be correct, but they are not guaranteed by the vendor or the vendor's agents, Whittaker & Biggs and neither they, nor any person has authority to make or give any representation or warranty as to the correctness of such statements contained in these particulars. The particulars do not constitute, or form part of, an offer or a contract. In further detail the accommodation comprises:

**FERNY KNOWLE FARM**

Occupies a most pleasant position situated mid way between Longnor and Shrewsbury, approached over a tarmac drive offering excellent accommodation for one or two families. The farm house is set in an agricultural occupancy estate but the cottage has no restrictive occupancy clauses. The property needs to be viewed to appreciate its qualities and potential.

**FERNY KNOWLE FARMHOUSE**

In details the accommodation comprises

**DINING ROOM - 4.46m x 4.68m (14' 8" x 15' 5")**

Having UPVC double glazed door to front aspect with inset glazed panel, UPVC double glazed window to front aspect, feature stone fireplace on stone flagged hearth incorporating feature double width dressers with cupboards set in stone arches with display shelving, cast iron multi fuel stove providing partial central heating and hot water, double radiator, serving hatch to kitchen, double glazed window to rear porch. Herringbone parquet flooring, centre light point, power points.

**INNER HALL**

Having three ceiling light points, staircase off, UPVC double glazed window to side aspect, picture rail to part, centre light point, single radiator, Herringbone parquet floor, central heating thermostat, telephone point, power points.

**UNDERSTAIRS STORE CUPBOARD OFF**

Incorporating fitted coat hooks, stained timber floorboards, centre light point, power points.

**KITCHEN - 2.8m x 4.27m (9' 2" x 14')**

Having range of base units with fitted panels, comprising base cupboards and drawers incorporating plumbing for dishwasher, electric oven, plumbing for automatic washing machine, integrated fridge/freezer, integrated double freezer, roll top work surfaces over having inset one and half bowl stainless sink unit with chrome mixer tap over, two ring gas hob, four ring electric hob, tiled splashbacks, range of matching wall cupboards incorporating extractor fan with concealed lighting, UPVC double glazed window to front aspect exit on tiled sill, timber effect cushion flooring, serving hatch to dining room, centre light point, power points.

**BATHROOM - 2.71m x 2.18m (8' 11" x 7' 3")**

Suite comprising panelled bath, over bath wash hand basin incorporating chrome mixer tap with shower attachment, UPVC double glazed window to side aspect set on tiled sill, part tiled walls, single radiator, timber effect cushion flooring.

**CLOAKROOM**

Housing low level W.C., wash hand basin, single radiator, part tiled walls, UPVC double glazed window to side aspect set on tiled sill, centre light point, timber effect cushion floor.

**LIVING ROOM - 3.03m x 4.33m (10' 1" x 14' 2")**

Having two UPVC double glazed window to side aspect, UPVC double glazed door leading to rear porch, ceiling mounted The building is eligible for Single Farm Payment and the applications will be available to the purchaser if required for the 2013 season.

**POSSSESSION** Vacant possession on completion.

**VIEWING** Strictly by appointment with Whitaker & Biggs.

**DIRECTIONS** From Leek take the main A53 road for Burton. After five miles and just beyond the Whittington turn right for Longnor. Follow this road into the centre of Longnor and at the junction proceed straight ahead. Follow this road out of the village and then take the right turning for Shen. Follow this road for approximately two miles and turn right into the driveway for Ferry Knowle Farm, identified by Whitaker & Biggs for sale board.

**NOTE** The floor plans provided is for identification purposes only. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or offer as to correctness of each floor plan.

**FITTINGS AND FITTINGS** All items not specifically mentioned in these particulars and usually designated as fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale.

**EQUIPMENT, SERVICES, APPARATUS AND STATUS** The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and so cannot verify they are in working order, or if for their purpose, neither has the Agent checked the legal documents to verify the freehold/leasehold status of the property. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor.

If you have a property to sell please do not hesitate to contact us on the telephone numbers below. We will be happy to talk and see you to give you a free no obligations market appraisal of your property.

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**

**TENURE** We understand the properties are Freehold. The farm is subject to an agricultural occupancy clause, further details on application.

**SERVICES** Mains water and electricity are connected. Septic tank drainage serving both properties. LPG central heating.

**UPV COTTAGE**

**SINGLE FARM PAYMENT**

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**OUTSIDE** The garden to Ferry Knowle Farmhouse is presently laid to lawns with inset borders, mature trees and shrubs, concrete and flagged paths to rear.

**GREENHOUSE**

- 3.66m x 2.44m (12' x 8')

**SUMMERHOUSE** Having double doors to front aspect with leaded light glazed panels, matching windows to finish elevations.

**DOUBLE GARAGE**

- 5.71m x 6.38m (18' 9" x 20' 11")

**OUTBUILDING** Being of stone and tiled construction with electric light.

**FERRY KNOWLE COTTAGE** In greater detail the accommodation comprises:

**ENTRANCE PORCH** Having exposed stonework to part, external door.

**ENTRANCE HALL** Having staircase off, central light point, telephone point, single radiator, power points.

**LIVING ROOM**

- 3.73m x 3.66m (12' x 12')

Having UPVC double glazed windows to front and rear aspects. feature cast iron and tiled fireplace in carved surround or tiled hearth incorporating open fire, double radiators: single radiator, three wall light points, concealed stop top, television aerial point, power points.

PANTRY - 1.9m x 1.85m (6'3" x 6'1") Having UPVC double glazed window to side aspect, centre light point, roll top work surface, cushion flooring, power points.

DINING KITCHEN - 4.82m x 4.26m (15'10" x 13'11") Excellent range of oak units with fitted panels and brushed chrome fittings (hobs comprising base cupboards and drawers incorporating brushed chrome electric oven, grilling for dishwashers, roll top work surfaces over having inset five ring brushed chrome LPG hob, brushed chrome extractor hood, stainless steel sink unit with inset chrome mixer tap, tiled splashbacks, range of matching wall cupboards with concealed under lighting. UPVC double glazed windows to rear aspect set on sill, UPVC double glazed window to front aspect set on sill, tiled effect laminate flooring, double radiator, centre light point, television aerial point, power points.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING Having two UPVC double glazed windows to rear aspect, feature display shelving, centre light point, ceiling mounted smoke alarm, internal staircase off.

MASTER BEDROOM - 3.73m x 3.95m (12'3" x 13" Having UPVC double glazed window to front aspect, centre light point, double radiator, range of built in Pine bedroom furniture comprising two double wardrobes with central vanity unit incorporating wash hand basin with cupboards beneath, tiled splashbacks incorporating mirror, wall light point, television aerial point, power points.

SHOWER ROOM Fully tiled shower cubicle incorporating "Mira" shower fitting, pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C., fully tiled walls, tiled ceiling, single radiator, extractor fan.

BEDROOM TWO - 4.37m x 3.22m (14'4" x 10'7" (Minimum measurement) Having UPVC double glazed window to front aspect, centre light point, two wall light points, range of built in Pine bedroom furniture incorporating two double wardrobes with hanging space and shelving, power points.

BEDROOM THREE - 2.17m x 3.51m (7'1" x 11'6" Having UPVC double glazed window to side aspect, built in Pine double wardrobe incorporating hanging space and shelving, single radiator, power points.

BEDROOM FOURTH - 2.24m x 1.71m (7'4" x 0'7" Having UPVC double glazed window to rear aspect, centre light point, loft access, single radiator, power points.

OUTBUILDING - 3.11m x 2.88m (10'3" x 9'6" Being of store and tied construction presently utilised as workshop to loft, part concrete floor, electric light and power.

OUTSIDE Formal gardens to the rear of the property laid to lawn stone walled boundaries. Further garden area to the side being walled comprising flagged patio with adjoining garden area having gravelled inset, plus small orchard. Further flagged patio to the front of the property.

UTILITY - 2.05m x 1.50m (6'9" x 5'0" (Maximum measurement) Having plumbing for automatic washing machine, tumble dryer vent, wall mounted consumer unit, wall mounted Alpha LPG central heating boiler, centre light point, ceiling mounted smoke alarm, power points.

BATHROOM - 2.71m x 2.15m (8'11" x 7'2" Suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C., bidet, UPVC double glazed window to side aspect, centre light point, single radiator, part tiled walls, wall light point.

FUEL STORE Being of stone and tied construction with stone flagged floor, external lighting.

LPG TANK An LPG gas tank is situated to the rear of the aforementioned buildings, which has a sub-meter and supplies LPG to both Ferry Knowle Farmhouse and Ferry Knowle Cottage.

AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS Range of outbuildings situated in close proximity to the farm house and presently comprise:

FORMER DARY - 3.02m x 2.7m (9'11" x 8'10" Being of brick and concrete construction, with concrete floor, window to side aspect, wall light point, pedestrian wash hand basin, low level W.C.

WORK SHOP - 11.62m x 6m (38'2" x 19'10" Being former workshop for sixteen cattle with concrete floor, window to rear aspect, sliding doors to front aspect, concrete dividers to part.

OPEN FRONTED IMPLEMENT STORE - 10.46m x 12.94m (34'4" x 42'5" With concrete floor, light and power connected.

CUBICLE SHED Being of steel framed, concrete block and cement fibre roofed construction, cubicles for 48 cattle with concrete floor, two water troughs, external doors.

CUBICLE SHED Being of steel framed, concrete block and cement fibre roofed construction, cubicles for 24 young cattle with concrete floor, underground slurry store.

HARDCORE AREA For silage bales or other storage.

MANURE STORE With concrete floor.

DRIVEWAY The properties are approached from the council road over a tarmac driveway leading to tarmac parking area for Ferry Knowle Farmhouse and Ferry Knowle Cottage.

LAND The land is presently laid to grass and extends in total to 9.88 or thereabouts acres with a further 6.25 acres or thereabouts available by separate negotiation.